New Arrivals

Jeb Dunnuck (erobertparker.com)

“I continue to be blown away by the quality coming from Domaine de la Bila Haut, which is run with the Chapoutier team. They’ve continued to grow these Roussillon releases, and even at the entry-level price point, the quality is stunning. The straight Les Vignes de Bila Haut is a no-brainer purchase.” 

Twelftree Wines is a limited and exclusive collection of premium handcrafted single vineyard wines, guided from vine to bottle by Michael Twelftree himslef.

92 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (erobertparker.com)

Very deep purple-black in color, the 2010 Twelftree Blewitt Springs Shiraz is intensely scented of black plums and red plum compote with nuances of crushed blueberries, menthol and chargrilled meat. Very big, bold and weighty in the mouth, the voluptuous flesh is structured with medium to firm tannins and balanced acid, finishing long with some spiciness coming through.

**Available for delivery w/c 26th June 2017**

95 Points - James Halliday

No mlf. A semillon-based white Bordeaux style. While already very complex, toasty and full-bodied, its acidity (left intact by the exclusion of mlf) slices through the palate like King Arthur's sword, and giving the illusion of green lemon and herb/green capsicum flavours. Will be fascinating to watch its development.

A serious food wine that shows what a wonderful marriage these three varietals make if blended with balance in mind! The perfect wine to pair with any dish in the realm of barbecued or grilled red, but also a fantastic companion for earthier dishes such as herb-roasted lamb or duck risotto.

90 Points - Robert Parker

The 2002 Shiraz/Grenache/Mataro Brave Faces possesses a dense ruby/purple color in addition to gorgeous aromatics consisting of blackberries, cherries, licorice, and spice. Plump, full-bodied, velvety-textured, and opulent, it will provide a hedonistic mouthful of Australian red.

**Available for delivery w/c 26th June 2017**

Made from original 1969 plantings and 1980 cuttings from the original vines at Yarra Yering. A highly individual style, reflecting its single vineyard origin A little ginger cream spice and texture from barrel maturation and fermentation add layers, depth and intrigue while the fresh line of acidity drives the palate prolonging the fruit flavour.

95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck (erobertparker.com)

The 2013 Syrah Lagniappe is a drop dead gorgeous Syrah that does everything right. Its almost opaque purple color is followed by a complex, layered bouquet that includes ample black and blue fruits, ground pepper, lavender, olive and hints of bacon fat. This gives way to a medium to full-bodied, layered, silky 2013 that has a great mid-palate, juicy acidity and a great finish. I’d happily drink it today, but it should be at its best from 2018-2028.

97+ Points - Antonio Galloni

The 2006 Comtes de Champagne is striking, especially in the way it brings together elements of ripeness and freshness in a hypothetical blend of the 2002 and 2004. Smooth and creamy on the palate, the 2006 is all about texture. There is a real feeling of density and weight in the 2006, qualities I expect to see grow with time in the bottle. All the elements fall into place effortlessly. The 2006 has been nothing short of magnificent both times I have tasted it. Comtes de Champagne remains the single best value (in relative terms) in tête de cuvée Champagne. I suggest buying a case and following it over the next 20-30 years, which is exactly what I intend to do. There is little doubt the 2006 Comtes de Champagne is a magical Champagne in the making.

Only 120 cases produced.

96 Points - James Halliday
 
Excellent colour and clarity; although only medium bodied, has considerable intensity and complexity, with rippling red and black fruits, and fine tannins on the long finish; the acidity, too, is perfect.

95 Points - Jay Miller (robertparker.com)

The 2004 Shiraz “H.J. Reserve” was aged for two years in 100% new French oak. It was sourced from the estate’s 65-year-old vineyard with a minuscule yield of 1 ton per acre. Opaque purple, it has an enticing bouquet of toasty oak, smoke, saddle leather, espresso, mocha, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. Medium to full-bodied and opulent, the wine has super-succulent black and blue fruit flavors, well-concealed tannins, and a very long, 60-second finish. Because of its superb balance, it will evolve for at least a decade and provide pleasure through 2030. However, for those unable to delay gratification, it will make a great companion to a giant slab of prime rib.

Fresh Asian pear and honeysuckle with hints of fresh papaya. The reduced yields and early ripening make the 2015 their most stunning vintage of Estate Roussane since debuting the wine in 2012.